When "Good and True" comes on, it's like a gentle unveiling. This song features the lovely collaboration of hornist Mary Beth Orr and guitarist Greg Scheer. It has a touch of classical elegance and a simple folk charm that makes it feel like it was born from deep emotions rather than just written down.
The music feels like it occupies a unique space, blending sounds in a way that's both profound and accessible. Orr's horn, which she celebrated in her 2025 album "THE SINGING HORN," breaks boundaries, not to show off talent, but to express the heartfelt spirit of jazz and blues that resonates with listeners. There's a comforting quality to the horn, almost like it has a voice of its own. Orr believes that brass instruments can evoke the same emotions as a person's breath when they sing.
This piece feels cozy and personal, like a snapshot rather than a grand sweeping story. In "Good and True," Orr's horn and voice are beautifully supported by Scheer's guitar, creating rich, honest sounds that invite you in. It's rooted in folk traditions yet skillfully crafted, alive with genuine emotions that seem to flow effortlessly. The music carries a message, shared from one storyteller to another.
"Good and True" story is so timeless that it transcends being just a song. It feels more like a heartfelt prayer, one that remembers those present and those we might only imagine in our dreams. While we may not fully know the story behind it, you can sense Orr's voice conveying a poetic expression of life, a winding path where gentleness and strength coexist side by side.